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Thursday, July 5, 2007

Meet Tom Salmon on Monday

Last election, Tom Salmon was the only candidate in Vermont to beat an incumbent for state-wide office. Tom won one of the closest races in Vermont's history, including the first statewide recount in many years.

Tom is now 6 months into his first term as State Auditor of Accounts and, by all accounts, he is doing a great job. Tom will visit with the Chittenden County Democrats this Monday, July 9th, at the IBEW meeting hall on 3 Gregory Drive in South Burlington. The meeting and discussion with begin at 7pm. Be sure to come around back to enter the building. Tom will discuss what he has been up to since being sworn in, issues that are on his plate, and what needs to be done to be sure he wins more easily next time.

Message from the Chairman

Welcome to the Chittenden County Democrats' home page!

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As I once heard Vermont House Speaker Gaye Symington say, "Don’t leave politics solely to those who are inclined to it." Another way of putting it is this: "Politics is every conscientious citizen’s business."

Since you have decided to visit this site, you are probably one of those conscientious citizens. We welcome you in the spirit of engagement and inclusion. Find out who we are and what we’re about. We hope you’ll find the information here useful and will decide to join us in working for the values that the Democratic Party stands for.